HF2526: Foster Parent Address Confidentiality

Protects the confidentiality of foster parents' residential addresses. It prohibits anyone from knowingly providing a document containing an unredacted foster parent address to a biological parent of a foster child unless the foster parent gives prior written consent. 

Key Points & Impact:

• Defines 'address,' 'child foster care,' 'foster child,' and 'foster parent' for clarity in application.

• Prohibits knowingly providing or making available documents containing a foster parent's unredacted address to a foster child's biological parent.

• Allows for exception if the foster parent provides prior written consent to disclose their address to the biological parent.

• Applies only to the current foster parent providing child foster care to the foster child.

• Aims to increase privacy and safety for foster parents.

• Does not restrict disclosure to parties other than biological parents, unless otherwise specified by law.

Signed by Governor May 15, 2026. Takes effect July 1, 2026.